Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1

The Piano Concerto No. 1 in B♭ minor, Op. 23, was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky between
November 1874 and February 1875.[1] It was revised in the summer of 1879 and again in December
1888. The first version received heavy criticism from Nikolai Rubinstein, Tchaikovsky's desired
pianist. Rubinstein later repudiated his previous accusations and became a fervent champion of the
work. It is one of the most popular of Tchaikovsky's compositions and among the best known of all
piano concertos.

The work is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets in B♭, two bassoons, four horns in F, two
trumpets in F, three trombones (two tenor, one bass), timpani, solo piano, and strings.

The concerto follows the traditional form of three movements:

Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spirito (B♭ minor – B♭ major)

Andantino semplice – Prestissimo – Tempo I (D♭ major)

Allegro con fuoco – Molto meno mosso – Allegro vivo (B♭ minor – B♭ major)

A standard performance lasts between 30 and 36 minutes, the majority of which is taken up by the
first movement.

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano_Concerto_No._1_(Tchaikovsky)